The Battle of Gettysburg was the bloodiest battle in the American Civil War. The aftermath of the three day battle was stressful and devastating to prominent residents of the small town. What once had been a peaceful, small farm town was now the graveyard of around 7,000 men. Local churches and public buildings were hospitals for the wounded. Many of the residents of Gettysburg felt that there had to be some type of "final resting place" for the soldiers that had relinquished their lives to a fatal battle. They convinced Pennsylvania governor, Andrew Curtin for state support to buy a portion of the battlefield as homage for the soldiers. Gettysburg lawyer and founder of the great idea, David Will was in charge of the establishment of the "Soldier's National Cemetery."
On November 19, 1863, the battlefield was dedicated to the soldiers.
1864- The Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association was created to commemorate the Union troops that fought.
1895- The Federal government took over the land and the Gettysburg National Park was established.
1933- The Department of Interior took the responsibility to protect, conserve and unravel the great history of the Battle of Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Address.
1864- The Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association was created to commemorate the Union troops that fought.
1895- The Federal government took over the land and the Gettysburg National Park was established.
1933- The Department of Interior took the responsibility to protect, conserve and unravel the great history of the Battle of Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Address.
Gettysburg National Military Park